US Direct Investment in the Caribbean: A Breakdown of 2022 Figures
By NAN Business Editor
News Americas analyzed the latest figures available from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis for 2022 on the heels of the recent Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial in D.C., and here’s where it stands according to a News Americas analysis.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended an emergency meeting on Haiti at the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica, on March 11, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Total US Direct Investment in the Caribbean (2022)
The total investment for 2022 in some 16 countries was approximately US $296.1 billion. The investments per country from highest to lowest were as follows, based on the latest available data – 2022.
US Investments in the Caribbean (2022)
Country | Investment Amount (USD) | Change from 2021 |
---|---|---|
Bermuda | $206.4 billion | -12.7% |
The Bahamas | $42.6 billion | +1.4% |
Curacao | $9.2 billion | +18.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago | $6 billion | +49.6% |
The Dominican Republic | $2.5 billion | +3.7% |
St. Kitts and Nevis | $468 million | +1.5% |
Jamaica | $239 million | +5.8% |
Anguilla | $137 million | -14.4% |
Caribbean Netherlands | $123 million | +2.5% |
Belize | $122 million | -1.6% |
Sint Maarten | $93 million | -7.0% |
Barbados | $28.3 million | -12.9% |
Aruba | $20 million | +900.0% |
Haiti | $17 million | -22.7% |
St. Lucia | $12 million | -340.0% |
Grenada US $7 million 0 %
Conclusion
These investments reflect the economic engagement of the United States with the Caribbean region, indicating both growth and decline in various countries.
FAQs
Q: What is the total US direct investment in the Caribbean for 2022?
A: The total investment is approximately US $296.1 billion.
Q: Which country received the highest investment amount in 2022?
A: Bermuda received the highest investment amount, with $206.4 billion.
Q: Which country experienced the largest decline in investment in 2022?
A: St. Lucia experienced the largest decline, with a 340.0% drop.